GMO Dynamic Allocation ETF (GMOD) belongs to the Tactical Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GMOD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GMOD
GMOD charges 0.50% annually. There are 9 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.24%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Market Navigator ETF | 0.24% | 493.11M | Dec 2011 | GMOD vs ELM | |
| WisdomTree Efficient TIPS Plus Gold Fund | 0.30% | 10.15M | Jan 2026 | GMOD vs GDT | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Fund | 0.32% | 186.32M | Mar 2026 | GMOD vs WAMA | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF | 0.39% | 137.31M | Jan 2021 | GMOD vs ONOF | |
| The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF | 0.42% | 380.01M | Jan 2024 | GMOD vs TBFG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GMOD
Among 37 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | 99 | — | Jan 2024 | GMOD vs TYLD | |
| Alexis Practical Tactical ETF | 86 | 144.62M | Jun 2021 | GMOD vs LEXI | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 86 | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | GMOD vs RHRX | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | 83 | 144.13M | Sep 2018 | GMOD vs TRTY | |
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 78 | 110.78M | May 2022 | GMOD vs MOOD |
Top Performing GMOD Alternatives (YTD)
GMOD is at 9.44% YTD. There are 25 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 21.34%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Alpha Opportunities ETF | 21.34% | 319.03M | Sep 2012 | GMOD vs AGOX | |
| Horizon International Managed Risk ETF | 20.62% | 491.38M | Dec 2025 | GMOD vs SFTX | |
| RH Tactical Rotation ETF | 19.64% | 17.21M | Sep 2012 | GMOD vs RHRX | |
| Man Active Trend Enhanced ETF | 19.52% | — | Dec 2025 | GMOD vs MATE | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | 18.69% | — | Aug 2025 | GMOD vs ASGM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GMOD
GMOD has 8.75% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.73%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | 0.73% | — | Jan 2024 | GMOD vs TYLD | |
| Liberty One Tactical Income ETF | 5.96% | 46.44M | Sep 2025 | GMOD vs LOTI | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | 6.41% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | GMOD vs TDSB | |
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | 6.49% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | GMOD vs GMMA | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 7.24% | 42.09M | May 2023 | GMOD vs BDGS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GMOD
Among 37 ETFs in the Tactical Allocation category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | -0.18% | — | Jan 2024 | GMOD vs TYLD | |
| GammaRoad Market Navigation ETF | -3.39% | 5.87M | Sep 2024 | GMOD vs GMMA | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF | -4.64% | 61.59M | Sep 2020 | GMOD vs TDSB | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.76% | 42.09M | May 2023 | GMOD vs BDGS | |
| Cabana Target Drawdown 10 ETF | -5.35% | 127.07M | Sep 2020 | GMOD vs TDSC |
Other ETFs from GMO
The 8 most viewed GMO ETFs shown here include QLTY, GMOI, GMOV and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $5B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Quality ETF | Quality Factor, Large Cap Blend Equities | 74 | 11.50% | 4.80B | Nov 2023 | GMOD vs QLTY | |
| GMO International Value ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 95 | 21.09% | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | GMOD vs GMOI | |
| GMO U.S. Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 93 | 17.54% | 104.00M | Oct 2024 | GMOD vs GMOV | |
| GMO International Quality ETF | Quality Factor, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 31 | 4.98% | 285.00M | Oct 2024 | GMOD vs QLTI | |
| GMO Beyond China ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 61 | 24.87% | 18.00M | Feb 2025 | GMOD vs BCHI | |
| GMO Domestic Resilience ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | 24.62% | 36.00M | Sep 2025 | GMOD vs DRES | |
| GMO Systematic Investment Grade Credit ETF | Corporate Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds | 23 | 0.32% | 28.00M | Jun 2025 | GMOD vs INVG | |
| GMO Ultra-Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | — | 2.40% | 33.00M | Oct 2025 | GMOD vs GMOC |
Often Compared With GMOD
Investors most often compare GMOD with XRLX, CORO, TACK. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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